Pages

Factsheets and Research Briefs

FACTSHEETSNovember 2012 -- CReATE is pleased to release a series of Factsheets about five of the most pressing education issues in the 2012-2013 Illinois legislative season. Highlighting numerous studies about the nation, the state of Illinois, and the city of Chicago, these Factsheets share a common message. They tell us that the research is clear: Several of the most common and commonsensical reforms have not only been unsuccessful at improving schools, but more significantly, have already proven to make things worse as school governance becomes less democratic, school funding becomes more inequitable, and public education becomes far less capable of serving the needs of the children of Chicago and Illinois.

About CReATE

CReATE is a network of over 100 professors from numerous Chicago-area universities who specialize in educational research and who work collectively to conduct, review, and distribute studies in order to promote public learning and dialogue about education issues. CReATE partners with educators, public interest groups, and community-based organizations. Our university-based scholars and educational workers are available for comment and discussion on topics raised here and in our publications.